It’s only just begun, but 2018 is fixing to be a pretty epic year. For starters, the Winter Olympics are set to take place in February (check out this month’s Numerology for a look at some odd, interesting facts about the Winter Olympics over the years). It’s been a mild start to the season in the Rockies, which means the snow is on its way, and this issue has everything you need to know about the best backcountry skiing in Colorado, the ultimate gear to safely shred out of bounds in, and the hot spots that some of the top adventurers in the state go to play. Our Jan-Feb issue is also packed with info on Outdoor Retailer’s big move to Colorado, epic powder in Quebec, and the big reveal of the six Colorado residents voted the most badass in the state in our annual Resident Badass poll. Grab an issue on stands now, or read on for a look at Elevation Outdoors Magazine’s first issue of the new year!